Racial Equity: A Framework For Organizational Change
Whether we work on education, the environment, or elderly care, many of us see the value in moving the needle on racial equity within our organizations and the work we do. The Local and Regional…
Read MoreIntroducing Thomascine Allen
Dear Nonprofit Friends,
We’re very excited to introduce you to Thomascine Allen, CNE’s new Administrative Coordinator. Her main role will be to support all things CNE, behind-the-scenes. But you’ll most likely speak to her on the phone when you call…
Read MoreSave the Date!
Yesterday a group of CNE staff members visited the Haven Homecooking for lunch. As we feasted on delicious eggplant parmesan and cannolis, we caught up on the good work of local nonprofits. The mission-driven work you…
Read MoreMoving to Action on Board Diversity
Periodically, we’ll feature a thought piece from a local nonprofit professional. This week we are delighted to feature consultant and nonprofit professional, Rick Moyers. Rick currently serves on the boards of BoardSource (as chair) and the Community Connections…
Read MoreOnboarding: The How and the Why
Congratulations! You’ve hired the perfect candidate! The process was exhausting. Writing the perfect job description, advertising, reviewing resumes, interviewing, referencing, and extending an offer takes significant staff time and resources. But you can’t relax yet!
The onboarding process will be central to…
Read More2017 Regional Compensation and Benefits Survey
The Center for Nonprofit Excellence and The Community Foundation serving Richmond and Central Virginia have collaborated to conduct the first-ever, regional, nonprofit compensation and benefits survey. For the first time, salaries of leadership staff in…
Read MoreFinancial Leadership in Practice
CNE, in partnership with the CFA Institute, is excited to accept applications for the 2018 Financial Leadership in Practice (FLIP) program.
FLIP guides nonprofits in clarifying fiduciary responsibilities, building financial decision-making processes, and mitigating risk….
Read MoreNonprofits and Empathy
Periodically, we feature a thought piece from one of our amazing CNE board members. We hope you’ll enjoy this chance to get to know them better and hear a bit of their story. This piece was written…
Read MoreSome Things to Think About Before Writing a Grant
Did you know that the Foundation Center’s Foundation Directory lists over 9,500,000 grants and 140,000 grantmakers? Chances are that there is one your organization may qualify for! You can access the searchable database for free at CNE….
Read MoreOwn Your Finances
One of the important (and sometimes overwhelming!) responsibilities of nonprofit leadership is financial management. Strong financial practices are essential for organizational sustainability, and stewarding assets and resources. Healthy financial management practices build…
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POP Talks at CNE
You’ve probably heard that our close relationships are important for our happiness and longevity. These are the relationships we tend to have with our spouses, parents, siblings, children, and dearest…
Are You On the Right Path?
“If we could first know where we are, and whither we are tending, we could better judge what to do, and how to do it.” Abraham Lincoln
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Celebrate MLK Day with Service
“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verbs…
Keep Your Resolutions with Coaching
Approximately half of all American’s make New Year’s Resolutions. About 8% keep them!
Did you make a resolution? If you would like to beat the odds, the American Psychological Association (APA) offers tips for keeping your resolutions. In addition to…
Read MoreFood For Thought This Holiday Season
Periodically, we feature a thought piece from one of our amazing CNE board members. We hope you’ll enjoy this chance to get to know them better and hear a bit of their story. This piece was…
Read MoreDoing Well by Doing Good
Periodically, we’ll be featuring a thought piece from one of our CNE board members. This piece is from Tim Rose, Treasurer. Tim is Chief Executive Officer of the University of Virginia Foundation.
“Heart Work” in Philanthropy
On Tuesday, our community came together to celebrate the incredible impact of philanthropy on our nonprofits and the people and communities they serve. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us…
The Benefits of Board Service
Are you considering board service for yourself or for your employee? New evidence suggests that there’s lots to gain. Last week the World Environment Center (WEC) released a report focused on measuring the benefits of nonprofit board…
Read MoreBoard Academy and Beyond
Periodically, we’ll be featuring a thought piece from one of our CNE board members. This piece was written by Carolyn Burnett, the newest addition to CNE’s Board of Directors. Carolyn is a Senior Business Banking…
Read MoreMistakes Happen
From typos to having to pull your foot out of your mouth; we’ve all been there. The opportunity to mess up is with us from when we wake (mismatched socks, anyone?)…
NEW Resource: Collaboration Roadmap
Last week, CNE board member Dan Layman, President and CEO of the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge, encouraged us not to forget to invite donors to the collaboration table as both funding and strategy partners….
Read MorePhilanthropy Day 2017
We are excited to welcome the Charlottesville community as we celebrate the transformative power of philanthropy. The 2017 Philanthropy Day Luncheon will be held at Boar’s Head Inn on November 14th from 11:15…
Read MoreFacilitating a Leadership Circle
Periodically, we’ll be featuring a thought piece from one of our amazing CNE board members. We hope you’ll enjoy this chance to get to know them better and hear a bit of their story. This was…
Read MoreManaging During Times of Transition
If the only thing constant is change, then how we deal with change can be treated as a constant opportunity. Change can mean growing, evolving, shifting, expanding. For an organization looking at a key…
JOIN US for a Community-Building Self-Care Retreat for Nonprofit Practitioners!
Calling all nonprofit practitioners… Are you wondering how you can find the energy needed to continue to move forward productively after the events of August 11 and 12? Do you need new tools to recharge so you can continue…